Reframe & Reclaim

Welcome to Reframe & Reclaim! Today is our 90th podcast episode. If you are new to Reframe & Reclaim, we wanted to personally introduce ourselves to you. Jennifer Harris and Courtney Huckabay are the authors of Reframe & Reclaim: A 7-Step Guide to Reframe Your Relationship with Your Belongings and Reclaim Your Space and the co-hosts of the Reframe & Reclaim podcast.
 
Jennifer is an interior designer and professional organizer. She is a self-proclaimed recovering maximalist and mother of 2 boys. She has life experience in managing clutter and learning how to reframe her emotional connection and felt fears about letting go of her belongings.
 
Courtney Huckabay is a therapist, trainer, supervisor, coach, entrepreneur, and mom. She has been a therapist for 20 years working with families, children and parents. Her passion in life is helping growing people personally and professionally, but her first love is her family.
 
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What’s scarier than a haunted house? Your clutter. 👻
For many people, the hardest part of decluttering isn’t knowing what to do, it’s facing the fear, overwhelm, and uncertainty that comes with getting started. In this Halloween-inspired episode, we’re confronting some of the biggest “ghosts” of decluttering: fear of starting, decision fatigue, emotional overwhelm, and the fear that decluttering will take forever.
When every item requires a decision, even a small pile can feel overwhelming. And when you’re already wondering “Where do I even start?” or “How long is this going to take?”, it’s easy to avoid the process altogether.
We’ll reframe those fears, break down why decluttering can feel so mentally exhausting, and explore practical strategies to make the process feel less overwhelming and more manageable.
Because sometimes the thing haunting your home isn’t the clutter itself, it’s the fear of making the first decision.
It’s time to face your clutter fears, reclaim your space, and stop letting overwhelm run the show. 🎃
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Everyone has their personal grief journey. For some, birthdays and anniversaries can bring sadness and grief, and for others, these times bring joy of fond memories and experiences we shared with our loved ones. Wherever you are in your grief journey, we want to encourage you to continue to connect with and share your loved one’s life legacy.
 
Listen in as Jennifer and Courtney share about their personal grief journeys and how they remember their fathers who have passed. Each anniversary and year bring mixed emotions, and there is no wrong way to grieve. We are all unique in our needs and feelings. 
 
Whether you watch a favorite movie you shared together, eat a favorite dinner, or create new traditions to remember your loved one, we hope you remember your loved one with fondness and self-compassion for yourself.
 
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Cozy up with your favorite pumpkin spice product and listen in as Jennifer and Courtney tell about their favorite books that have reframed their mindset and changed their outlooks. Some books challenge our perspectives and others give us insight to self-awareness and self-compassion. Other books are focused specifically about our homes and how our homes shape and impact our lives. 
 
Choose one of these must read book titles for your reframe mindset journey. Have you read any of the books below? What books have you read to help you reframe your mindset? Share with us below.
 
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene’ Brown
The Power of Half by Keven Salwen and Hannah Salwen
The Life Giving Home by Sally Clarkson and Sarah Clarkson
How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis
What Your Clutter is Trying to Tell You by Kerri L. Richardson
The Precious Present by Spencer Johnson
Reframe & Reclaim: A 7-Step Guide to REFRAME Your Relationship with Your Belongings & RECLAIM Your Space by Jennifer Harris and Courtney Huckabay
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What happens when decluttering after a death means sorting through an entire lifetime of someone you love?
Cleaning out a loved one’s home, managing inherited clutter, and deciding what to keep, donate, sell, or let go can be one of the most emotionally exhausting parts of grief and bereavement. And the statistics show just how complicated this process can be.
A 2026 survey found that 56% of Americans who have cleared a relative’s home said dealing with their belongings made it harder to fully grieve, while 49% would rather inherit nothing than deal with a relative’s belongings. Even more striking, 60% say they hold onto inherited items out of loyalty to the person they came from—not because they actually want them.
In this episode, we explore why sentimental items and inherited belongings can make decision-making so difficult after someone dies. Grief adds an emotional layer to every decision, while the sheer volume of possessions can create decision fatigue, overwhelm, guilt, and fear of letting go.
By taking time now to have conversations about inheritance, end of life, and wishes of your loved one, loved ones can have clarity about decision making and also comfort in knowing their loved one’s wishes are honored. More importantly, these crucial conversations can ease anxiety, worry and overwhelm for the survivors of death loss as well.
Whether you’re facing an estate clean out, inherited clutter, downsizing after a death, or simply struggling with sentimental belongings, this episode offers a compassionate way to rethink what it means to honor someone and their legacy of life.
 
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We all have a “someday box”. A place where we store the dreams, plans, possibilities, and versions of ourselves we hope to become. It might hold the career we want, the home we imagine, the places we want to travel, the creative projects we keep postponing, or simply the life we believe is waiting for us someday.
But what happens when our hopeful aspirations meet the reality of our lifestyle and life needs?
In this episode, we explore the space between possibility and practicality. Between optimism about what could be and honesty about what actually fits our lives. The “Someday Box” isn't about giving up on our dreams or lowering our expectations. It's about learning to examine what we're carrying, what still matters, and what might need to be reimagined.
Sometimes, “someday” is a destination. Sometimes, it's a dream that needs a new shape. And sometimes, the life we already have contains more possibilities than we realized.
Join us for a thoughtful conversation about hope, ambition, contentment, and the choices that help us build a life that is both possible and meaningful.

How much stuff do you actually own and how much of it is simply hiding from you?
In this episode, we explore the idea: “If you don’t see it, you don’t own it.”
Think about the mysterious boxes sitting in the garage, the overflowing junk drawer, the closet full of miscellaneous items, and all those things you know you have somewhere… you just have no idea where.
And then comes the moment when you actually need something. You search. You dig. You move boxes around. You check drawers, closets, cabinets, and storage bins. Eventually, you give up and buy another one. But if you couldn't find the one you already owned, did you really own it in the first place?
We’ll question whether having something tucked away in a forgotten box is meaningfully different from not having it at all and whether our accumulation of “stuff” is actually making life more difficult or overwhelming.
Maybe the goal isn't to own less. Maybe it's to own what you can see, use, appreciate, and find when you need it.
Because if you don't see it… do you really own it?
 
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📸 Celebrate National Save Your Photos Month!
Your memories deserve more than a camera roll full of clutter! In this episode, we’re sharing simple strategies to declutter, organize, preserve, and display your digital photos—so your favorite moments are easy to find and enjoy for years to come. From deleting duplicates to creating backups and turning digital memories into beautiful displays, let’s give your photos the attention they deserve!

Declutter Your Space, Improve Your Life What if one of the simplest ways to improve yourself this September is to clean out your closet, clear your counters, and finally let go of the stuff you don't need?
 
September is Self-Improvement Month, and in this episode, we're looking at decluttering from a different perspective: not as a chore, but as a powerful tool for personal growth.
A cluttered home can mean more time spent cleaning, maintaining, and searching for things. Some cleaning experts estimate that getting rid of unnecessary items can reduce cleaning time by as much as 40%. And the benefits aren't just about having a tidier home. Research has found an association between regular bedroom decluttering and better sleep quality, suggesting that the environment where we rest may play an important role in how well we sleep.
 
We'll also tackle one of the biggest challenges of decluttering: you don't live alone!
We'll explore practical ways to make decluttering a shared household habit, give everyone ownership of their spaces, and connect tidying up with bigger goals like reducing stress, creating more time, and becoming more intentional about what we allow into our lives.
 
Because self-improvement isn't always about adding more. Sometimes, it's about having the courage to let go.
 
This September, let's make space—for a cleaner home, better rest, stronger relationships, and a little more room to become the person we're working toward becoming.
 
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Have you ever decluttered your home, only to find the clutter creeping back a few weeks later? You're not alone. The real challenge isn't organizing your home—it's creating simple habits that help you keep it organized for the long term. In this episode, you'll learn practical, sustainable decluttering habits to help you maintain a tidy, peaceful home without spending hours cleaning every weekend. If you're looking for realistic home organization tips that actually fit into a busy life, this episode is for you. In This Episode You'll Learn: ✅ Why clutter keeps coming back—even after a successful decluttering session ✅ The simple One-In, One-Out Rule that prevents your home from becoming overcrowded ✅ Five daily habits that make staying organized easier than ever ✅ A monthly and quarterly reset routine to keep your home organized all year long Whether you're just starting your decluttering journey or looking for ways to maintain an organized home, these practical strategies will help you create lasting habits instead of temporary results. Did You Know? • A recent survey found that 74% of people experience stress or anxiety when surrounded by clutter, and nearly one in three avoid inviting guests into their homes because of it. • According to a nationwide decluttering survey, 61.7% of people reported feeling less stressed after completing a decluttering project, and nearly 73% said their homes felt noticeably less cluttered and more organized. • The American Cleaning Institute's 2024 Cleaning & Well-Being Survey found that 87% of Americans say they feel better mentally and physically when their home is clean, highlighting the strong connection between an organized environment and overall well-being. This Week's Challenge Choose one new habit to practice every day this week: ✔️ Put items away immediately after using them ✔️ Empty your countertops each evening ✔️ Handle mail as soon as it comes in ✔️ Complete one load of laundry from start to finish ✔️ Spend five minutes rebooting your home before bed Small habits create lasting change—and consistency always beats perfection. Resources Mentioned • Real Simple – Things Professional Organizers Never Do in Their Homes https://www.realsimple.com/things-pro-organizers-never-do-in-their-homes-12009543 • Real Simple – The "Touch It Once" Decluttering Method https://www.realsimple.com/touch-it-once-decluttering-method-12009927 • Budget Dumpster – National Decluttering Survey https://www.budgetdumpster.com/resources/declutter-survey.php • American Cleaning Institute – Cleaning & Well-Being Survey (2024) https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/newsroom/2024/aci-survey-nearly-9-10-americans-connect-cleaning-well-being • Forbes – The Hidden Mental Toll of a Cluttered Home https://www.forbes.com/sites/darylaustin/2026/05/07/the-hidden-mental-toll-of-a-cluttered-home/ 💬 Question of the Week: What's the one daily habit that would make the biggest difference in keeping your home clutter-free? Share your answer in the comments—you might inspire someone else's next small win! 👍 If this episode helped you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who's working toward a calmer, more organized home. New episodes every week with practical decluttering strategies, organizing tips, and simple habits to make your home feel more peaceful.